Category: Healthy Food

Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Living

Must-Haves for a Healthy, Thanksgiving Dinner

Cooking a healthy, Thanksgiving meal takes much thought, and calls for a little more attention to detail. For starters, using the best ingredients is very important. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or newbie, who’s planning a healthy, Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll need to have the right ingredients on hand. Sure, you could prepare an unhealthy meal, with no consideration for the health of family and guests … Continue reading Must-Haves for a Healthy, Thanksgiving Dinner

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Are You Filling Up on Empty Calories?

With the holiday season approaching, trying to manage and maintain a healthy weight can become a struggle. The challenge is harder when you consume more empty calories than needed. Exactly what are empty calories? These are calories you get from sugars and solid fats that are added to processed and prepared foods. Some added sugars listed on food labels are: high-fructose corn syrup, anhydrous dextrose, … Continue reading Are You Filling Up on Empty Calories?

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The Looming Death of Fast Food!

Can you imagine life without fast food? Well, that reality may happen sooner than we think. According to a recent article, Americans are dissing fast food for healthier food choices. This may mean a slow death for fast food. Yep, Americans are opting to eat more from places like Chipotle, which serves hormone-free meats and locally grown, organic vegetables — Happy Meals are becoming passé. … Continue reading The Looming Death of Fast Food!

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Pasta Meals, Sunday Dinner Series

Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Florentine Penne Pasta

Don’t you just love pasta — I know I do! It is such a versatile food that can be prepared as a hot or cold dish. Whenever I’m searching for a quick and easy dish to prepare, I turn to pasta. Penne pasta is one type of pasta that I cook frequently. As in most of my pasta dishes, I opt to use the whole … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Florentine Penne Pasta

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10 Most Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables

When it comes to buying food for myself and my family, I’m extremely conscientious and take great care to buy the best foods I can afford. I scrutinize food labels and buy the freshest produce. I know that organic produce is better, but it isn’t always economically feasible. Therefore, I buy local produce that’s in season. Since I’m not buying organic produce, which has lower … Continue reading 10 Most Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables

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Fall recipes, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Recipe Ideas, Soups

Soup’s On!

Now that fall has arrived, it’s officially soup season, which is a perfect time for the one pot meals. If you’re like me, you’re already bringing out the crock pot, from its dark, storage place, or taking inventory of your collection of stockpots. Soup is the quintessential fall comfort food. Nothing says “Welcome Home,” or “Come in from the cold.” like a bowl of hot … Continue reading Soup’s On!

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Sunday Dinner Series: Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/Italian-Style Turkey Sausage

After 30-something years of preparing Sunday dinners, there are times when I get tired of cooking the same meals. But, I never grow tired of making spaghetti. Heck, who doesn’t love spaghetti. And, for any woman, who is short on time and wants to cook a tasty meal — spaghetti is the go-to dish. The preparation time for cooking spaghetti is about 30 minutes. Serve … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/Italian-Style Turkey Sausage

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Is a Vegetarian Diet Right for You?

When I decided to adopt a vegetarian diet 30-plus years ago, I embraced it completely and never looked back — no more steaks, ribs, or burgers. But, this path to vegetarianism worked for me — you may not be ready to commit entirely to a meatless diet. But, that’s ok. You have to decide what works best for you. Adopting a vegetarian diet is a … Continue reading Is a Vegetarian Diet Right for You?

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Sunday Dinner Series: Easy Summertime Meal

While I enjoy cooking Sunday dinner, I don’t enjoy spending much time in the kitchen when it’s 90 degrees outside. And, I’m definitely not in the mood for eating a heavy meal that will make me feel sluggish. So, on those hot and muggy days, I lighten up my Sunday meal with grilled salmon, a garden pasta salad, carrot and raisin salad, and steamed broccoli. … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Easy Summertime Meal

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